Community led projects have inspired change in cities across the country. The Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund has been created to encourage Burlington residents to actively champion small projects meant to enhance the city and communities we call home. New connections are built through neighbourhoods and communities coming together to make and create a sense of belonging as residents complete a project. With the support of the City of Burlington, the Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund allows neighbourhood and community groups to initiate, manage and implement projects that make a difference to the neighbourhood or community group. Email your application, budget and pledge sheets/letters and project plan to matchingfund@burlington.ca or visit www.burlington.ca/matchingfund.

The funds objectives are defined as follows:

Improve, build and strengthen Burlington neighbourhoods

Create a greater sense of belonging

Foster individual well-being and community pride

Inspire residents to become more actively involved in the community

Build stronger relationships

The 2017 Projects:

Nelson Baseball Park: Beautification and fencing improvement to the park

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